I was distraught that someone might think I had been. Such a damaging framing. But I thought the misspelled name would hopefully give the game away 😅

The newspaper article draws, in part, on a webinar we did for Cambridge Science Festival: "What does research tell us about maintaining a healthy weight?". The content of the talk was framed around questions submitted by members of the public in advance. You can watch it here youtu.be/RaroXqiswgU

Our research into the prevention and treatment of obesity is focussed on improving physical and mental health and wellbeing. Weight stigma and shaming people about body size and shape undermines this and causes considerable damage to the physical and mental health of people living with obesity.

Aw. It has been a privilege to support you in your development and success, Jack. A shared sense of (dark) humour definitely helped get us through the tough times!

Absolutely insane.

And will further exacerbate inequalities for kids whose parents are less engaged/able/available for support…. It’s not like a 5yo can even try to muddle through on their own.

that’s very kind of you to say but I can only hope the reviewers agree. I have regular intrusive thoughts about that grant being rejected and Nick telling me it’s because I’m not a proper scientist and I need to leave Cambridge immediately 😅😂

Trying to decide if it will make your imposter syndrome better or worse to tell you your inner voice is a proper pillock…. 😉

Just know your brilliance inspires feelings of inferiority in others on a regular basis 😊